Green Infrastructure: Sustainability at Work
Time:
March 24, Wednesday
10:30 - 12:00
In cooperation with ReNew Canada
The economic downturn has stimulated new “green” economic activity and job growth through the revitalization of old infrastructure and the building of new projects. How are municipal infrastructure renewal efforts being used to accelerate sustainability? What types of projects are most effective for long-term asset management and community success?
Mira
Shenker,
Editor, ReNew Canada, Toronto, ON, Canada
(Moderator)
John
Coburn,
Managing Director, XPV Capital Corporation, Toronto, ON, Canada
Sam
Sidawi,
Practice Lead, Community Infrastructure, AECOM, Toronto, ON, Canada
Marty
Janowitz,
Vice President, Sustainable Development, Stantec, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Ric
Robertshaw,
Co-Chair, National Roundtable for Sustainable Infrastructure (NRTSI), Brampton, ON, Canada
Richard
White,
Director, Community Development, City of North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Eco Communities: Designing a Sustainable Future
Time:
March 24, Wednesday
13:30 - 15:00
Green building principles, design practices, and policies are transforming every aspect of the planning and construction of buildings and communities. Buildings are significant consumers of energy and major contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions. Find out how buildings, cities, and entire communities are becoming more sustainable through better planning, integrated developments, and the design of resource-efficient, high-performance buildings.
Gwendolyn
Hallsmith,
Founder, Global Community Initiatives & Director, Department of Planning and Community Development, City of Montpelier, VT, USA
(Moderator)
Dane
Taival,
Vice President, Contracting Solutions, Trane, St. Paul, MN, USA
John
Robinson,
Professor, Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Future of Cities Dialogue
Time:
March 25, Thursday
10:30 - 12:00
With the support of the Vancouver Economic Development Commission
We know that great cities don't just happen by accident. They develop over time based on decisions made at critical points in their evolution, often guided by an overarching vision or plan. How are cities evolving to ensure that they develop in the most sustainable way? What are the processes tools and technologies that can help cities function better, improve the quality of life for their citizens and reduce their environmental impact? What will the city of the future look like?
Uzi
Landau,
Minister of National Infrastructure, Government of Israel, Jerusalem, Israel*
Roland
Aurich,
President & CEO, Siemens Canada Limited, Burlington, ON, Canada
Peter
Busby,
Managing Director, Busby Perkins+Will, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Smart Cities: Connections for the Future
Time:
March 25, Thursday
13:30 - 15:00
Cities are becoming “smarter” as new data and energy management systems are designed and implemented. How will new software, the Internet, and cutting-edge technologies installed in urban centres pave the way for the coming smart grid “revolution”?
Michael
Geller,
President, The Geller Group, Vancouver, BC, Canada
(Moderator)
Eamonn
Percy,
President & Chief Operating Officer, Powertech Labs Inc., Surrey, BC, Canada
Hellmuth
Frey,
Project Manager, EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG, Karlsruhe, Germany
Anthony
Haines,
President & CEO, Toronto Hydro Corporation, Toronto, ON, Canada
Energizing Our Cities
Time:
March 25, Thursday
15:30 - 17:00
Municipal leaders today have many more opportunities to utilize and manage alternative and renewable energy options for cities and towns. Find out how new energy technologies and applications for industrial, commercial, and residential development are delivering clean power to energize our cities.
Nicola
Ross,
Executive Editor, Alternatives Journal, Waterloo, ON, Canada
(Moderator)
Debbie
Baxter,
Vice President, Corporate Sustainability and Facilities Management & Chief Sustainability Officer, LoyaltyOne, Toronto, ON, Canada
*Invited